🇮🇳 India recipe
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka masala features chargrilled spiced chicken pieces bathed in a luscious, creamy tomato-based sauce enriched with aromatic spices. While its exact origin is debated between Indian and British cooks, the dish has become one of the most popular curry dishes worldwide. The contrast between the smoky charred chicken and the rich, velvety sauce is what makes it so beloved.
Prep20 mins + 2 hrs marination
Cook50 mins
Serves4
Difficultymedium
Ingredients
- 600g boneless chicken thighs, cut into 4cm pieces
- 200g plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala (for marinade)
- 2 large onions, finely diced
- 400g canned tomatoes, pureed smooth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 150ml heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garam masala (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)
- Salt to taste
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 36 g
- Carbs
- 14 g
- Fat
- 32 g
